ZooParc de Beauval opens every day at 9am, bank holidays included. Closing time follows nightfall, and this winter two dates change the picture: MonstroZoo and the closure of the South entrance. Times are local French time, one hour ahead of the UK.
Dated tickets online
€39 per adult and €32 per child in 2026, cheaper than at the gate.
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🕘 General opening times of ZooParc de Beauval 2026
ZooParc de Beauval opens every day at 9am. It closes at nightfall, so later in summer than in winter.
| Season | Opening | Approximate closing |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | 9am | around 7.30pm |
| Summer | 9am | around 9pm |
Watch the last entry time, shown every day on the official website: on 7 October 2026, for example, it was 5.30pm, with the ticket office closing 30 minutes earlier. The animals also go back to their indoor quarters at the end of the day (5pm that same day).
Is the ZooParc open every day?
Yes, with rare exceptions. The ZooParc is open Monday to Sunday, all year round, bank holidays included.
The ZooParc may occasionally close for a private event: check the calendar on zoobeauval.com before your visit.
Autumn-winter 2026-2027 calendar
| Dates | What changes |
|---|---|
| 17 October 2026 to 8 March 2027 | MonstroZoo, included in the ticket |
| 15 November 2026 | Last day of the 2026 Zen Pass and of the shows |
| 16 November 2026 to 5 February 2027 | South entrance closed: entry via the North entrance only |
| 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January | Festive meals and parties in the Beauval hotels |
MonstroZoo (17 October 2026 to 8 March 2027)
For its 2nd edition, MonstroZoo places six creatures in six territories of the park: Bloop, Pyrak, Vrix, Grundo, Böm and Octavia. Sculptures, sounds, lights and projections can be seen every day during opening hours.
It is included in the entry ticket. Paid guided tours are announced as an option, to book online or on site.
South entrance closed (16 November 2026 to 5 February 2027)
During this period, the South entrance is closed (except in special cases) and entry is via the North entrance only, near the Equatorial Dome. Set it in your sat nav: all our North entrance tips.
Show and activity times
The shows (Les Maîtres des Airs and L'Odyssée des Lions de Mer) and the talks have their own times, displayed on the day of your visit.
Example noted on 7 October 2026: L'Odyssée des Lions de Mer at 2.30pm, Les Maîtres des Airs at 3.30pm. The Equatorial Dome, the Hippopotamus Reserve and the Great South American Aviary closed at 6pm, and the cable car ran from 10am to 6pm.
What time to arrive at Beauval?
Our advice: be there for 9am. Here is why.
- No wait at the entrance, especially with a ticket bought online
- Animals more active in the morning, before the heat
- Parking spaces close to the entrance
- Giant pandas and wombats easier to see early
In winter, the day is short: arriving early saves you from having to choose between territories. To decide between one or two days, read how long to spend at Beauval.
Christmas and New Year at Beauval
The ZooParc stays open over the festive season, with winter opening times. Several Beauval hotels offer festive meals: Christmas Eve buffets, Christmas Day and New Year's Day lunches, New Year's Eve parties. Programme and prices: Christmas and New Year at the Beauval hotels.
As for end-of-year illuminations and evening openings, the 2026 edition had not been announced by the ZooParc on 8 October 2026. Keep an eye on zoobeauval.com. Meanwhile, our guide to Beauval in winter helps you prepare for a cold-weather visit.
A two-day winter trip?
The Beauval hotels are a 5-minute walk to a 10-minute drive from the ZooParc.
To plan your visit: complete visiting guide | crowd calendar | our practical tips | all 2026 prices | Beauval hotels compared
Opening times checked on zoobeauval.com on 7 October 2026.